JOB DETAILS:The
mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute ( IDI ) is to strengthen
health systems in Africa with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases,
through research and capacity development. IDI has five operational
areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care
and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided
through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins
University Core Lab) and Outreach.In
order to achieve the above mission IDI works with a number of partners
such as the Ministry of Health (MOH). The Epidemiology and Surveillance
Division under the MOH wishes to recruit a Senior Epidemiologist as
indicated below;Job Title: Senior Epidemiologist (Vacancy Code:SEPDX01)Classification: Fixed-Term fulltimeReporting to: Principle EpidemiologistJob Summary:To Develop and implement policies and procedures for the control and prevention of epidemic diseases.Role and Responsibilities:

Conduct supervise investigations to determine the characteristics, causes and trends of diseases:

Participate in planning/developing epidemiologic surveillance and research programs.

Develop
and implement operational plans to address gaps in IHR/health security
as prioritized in the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)
with an emphasis on:

implement
the ONE HEALTH Approach strategy for health security in coordination
with other relevant sectors, including planning and directing studies to
investigate human or animal epidemic threats, preventive methods, and
response

Act as the Secretariat to the National task Force (NTF) for Public Health Emergencies

Lead in simulation exercise design and execution for various aspects of public health emergencies

Participate in scientific journal publications and prepare and issue a Weekly Epidemiology Bulletin

Represent the department with public and private agencies and groups regarding issues related to disease trends and patterns.

Person Specifications:

Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology or Biostatistics or MSc in Epidemiology from a recognized institution

Computer literacy including data entry and analysis soft wares

Training in Advanced Field Epidemiology from a recognized institution

Minimum 3 years of full-time experience as Field Epidemiologist in a reputable organization

Job application procedureIDI
will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful
candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and
have what it takes to excel in the above position, please send their
CVs,-which should include details of email address (if any), present
position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of
three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email
address not later than 10th August 2018. (Email your application and CV
to hr@idi.co.ug and let’s save the environment).Key Notes:

IDI
is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee
or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process

Internal
candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with
IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority

Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document

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